2026 USA Shaolin Open & Denver National Chinese Martial Arts Championship
October 2 - October 4
The USA Shaolin Open (USASO) is a national-level platform dedicated to the preservation, performance, and advancement of Chinese Martial Arts. Rooted in tradition and driven by modern execution, USASO brings together elite competition, professional demonstrations, and educational seminars to create a new standard for martial arts events in the United States. At the core of the organization is the USASO Professional Kung Fu Team. A carefully selected group of martial artists who embody technical excellence, discipline, leadership, and the enduring spirit of Kung Fu. Since its founding in 2011 by Sifu Tony Timmer, the Denver National Chinese Martial Arts Championship (DNCMAC) has stood as one of the Rocky Mountain Region’s premier Chinese martial arts events. Built upon camaraderie, growth, and martial excellence, DNCMAC has long united practitioners from across the country to compete, exchange knowledge, and celebrate the traditions of Chinese Martial Arts. Together, USASO and the DNCMAC unite. Blending traditional martial arts values with modern presentation, professionalism, and execution. Whether you are a beginner, seasoned competitor, a dedicated student, or a lifelong supporter of the arts. This is your stage. 以武会友 (Friendship through Martial Arts) 以现代化表达传承传统武术精神 (Preserving and conveying the spirit of traditional martial arts through modern expression.)
As a supplemental kungfu team trial, this event can qualify athletes to become a part of the USAWKF Kungfu Team. Members of the kungfu team are eligible to participate in the World Kungfu Championships (2027) and the Pan American Kungfu Championships (2028)
The USA Shaolin Open (USASO) is a national-level platform dedicated to the preservation, performance, and advancement of Chinese Martial Arts. Rooted in tradition and driven by modern execution, USASO brings together elite competition, professional demonstrations, and educational seminars to create a new standard for martial arts events in the United States. At the core of the organization is the USASO Professional Kung Fu Team. A carefully selected group of martial artists who embody technical excellence, discipline, leadership, and the enduring spirit of Kung Fu. Since its founding in 2011 by Sifu Tony Timmer, the Denver National Chinese Martial Arts Championship (DNCMAC) has stood as one of the Rocky Mountain Region’s premier Chinese martial arts events. Built upon camaraderie, growth, and martial excellence, DNCMAC has long united practitioners from across the country to compete, exchange knowledge, and celebrate the traditions of Chinese Martial Arts. Together, USASO and the DNCMAC unite. Blending traditional martial arts values with modern presentation, professionalism, and execution. Whether you are a beginner, seasoned competitor, a dedicated student, or a lifelong supporter of the arts. This is your stage. 以武会友 (Friendship through Martial Arts) 以现代化表达传承传统武术精神 (Preserving and conveying the spirit of traditional martial arts through modern expression.)
As a supplemental kungfu team trial, this event can qualify athletes to become a part of the USAWKF Kungfu Team. Members of the kungfu team are eligible to participate in the World Kungfu Championships (2027) and the Pan American Kungfu Championships (2028)
Details
Venue
Denver, CO 80204 United States + Google Map